On this date in 2006, Julio Franco became the second oldest player to steal a base at the the age of 47, as Leo Panetta of NationalPastime.com writes. In 1909, Arlie Latham, who played two games at second base for the Giants, swiped a sack at the age 49. Here’s this week’s look around the baseball blogosphere..
- Inside The ’Zona says there’s hope for Chris Owings’ swing.
- Rays Colored Glasses discussed the sad end to Grant Balfour’s time with the Rays.
- Blue Jays Plus reviewed Toronto’s last run through the rotation.
- Camden Depot took an early look at Chris Davis.
- Nats GM spoke with C.J. Wittmann Jr. of Baseball Prospectus about scouting.
- The Sports Esquires looked at Max Scherzer’s deal with the Nats.
- The Point Of Pittsburgh is worried about the Bucs’ strikeout rate.
- Know Hitter broke down the fallout from Joe Nathan’s injury.
- The First Out At Third says the Brewers can’t hit the low pitch.
- Reviewing The Brew isn’t thrilled with the Brewers’ draft history.
- Baseball Hot Corner says the Rangers aren’t getting the same Josh Hamilton.
- Innings Eaters examined the public response to Pete Rose and Alex Rodriguez.
- Heat Waved wonders who is in the D’Backs’ core four.
- 27 Outs Baseball talked Jake Luce.
- Grading On The Curve evaluated the Cubs’ farm system.
- RSN Stats looked at the Red Sox and declining pitcher endurance.
Melvin Mendoza, Jr.
Man, I miss ol’ Julio. One of the most underrated players of all time. He was maybe the most consistent Braves player during his tenure there.